SUNY Oneonta College Observatory - Oneonta, NY - Astronomical Observatories on Waymarking.com

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"The SUNY Oneonta College Observatory is located at College Camp on the northeastern side of campus in Oneonta, New York. The Observatory has several large computer-controlled telescopes and numerous other smaller portable telescopes. Currently the observatory is used in the upper-level astronomy series taught by the Department of Physics & Astronomy--in particular, Astronomy 270 (Our Solar System), Astronomy 271 (Stars and Galaxies), and Astronomy 360 (Observational Methods). The facilities are also available for independent research projects by upper-level astronomy students. We also host observing nights that are open to the public, where people can view astronomical objects such as planets, star clusters, planetary nebulae and galaxies through the eyepieces."

(visit link) Astronomy program
"The astronomy program at SUNY Oneonta is centered around a two-year program for students to minor in astronomy (see below), as well as observational and theoretical research opportunities for advanced undergraduates in physics and astronomy. Students in the astronomy program benefit from outstanding resources, including a state-of-the-art planetarium and observatory which is home to several telescopes including the largest optical telescope in New York state."

Observatory Purpose: Research Optical / Infrared Telescopes?: Yes Radio Telescopes?: No Open to the Public?: No Is this a Club Observatory?: No Public Viewing Allowed?: Yes Active Observatory?: Active Number of Telescopes or Antennas: 6 to 10 Site URL: [Web Link] Solar Telescopes?: Not listed Year Dedicated or Opened: Not Listed Altitude (meters): Not Listed

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Note the time of day of your visit, and your own photo of your favorite part of the observatory. This might be the view from the observatory, picture of your favorite building or favorite exhibit. (Be mindful of flash photography rules!)

If you participated in an observing session, let everyone know what you saw!

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